Straight Talk - The Straight
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Coolmore and Derby debates, overseas buys for Aussies and a chat…
Coolmore and Derby debates, overseas buys for Aussies and a chat…
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A regular podcast from Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe from The Straight, Australia’s most respected independent thoroughbred publication, covering off the biggest issues in the racing, breeding and wagering industries,
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- Coolmore and Derby debates, overseas buys for Aussies and a chat with Louis Mihalyka · 45 min · Aflevering 123This week, Coolmore Stud Stakes, the Victoria Derby and the Golden Eagle dominate the agenda as we examine the intersection between racetrack success and commercial value, the…
- New Zealand’s G1 fight, spring racing's major storylines and a feature interview with Paul Moroney · 1 u 1 min · Aflevering 122This week, New Zealand faces the prospect of losing almost 40 per cent of its Group 1 races, prompting a push for international change to the way elite races are rated. We'll…
- Breeze-up market surge feat. Sebastian Hutch, plus Everest, Caulfield Cup and track concerns · 49 min · Aflevering 121William Johnson Bloodstock – https://williamjohnsonbloodstock.com/ Darley - https://www.darley.com.au/ Inglis - https://inglis.com.au/ This week, we start in breeding and…
- Inglis' leadership change, The Everest's next decade and a future home at stud for Warwoven · 44 min · Aflevering 120This week, we start in breeding and bloodstock, where Inglis has unveiled its succession plan with Sebastian Hutch set to become managing director, while the global yearling…
- Hinton and Cox appointments, One Pool's launch and where to for Lady Of Camelot · 44 min · Aflevering 119This episode is proudly supported by: William Johnson Bloodstock - https://williamjohnsonbloodstock.com/ Darley - https://www.darley.com.au/ Inglis - https://inglis.com.au/…
- What does PVL's exit mean, the MRC's jockey problem, money thrown at Vic Derby and Anamoe's fast start · 50 min · Aflevering 118Peter V’landys’ impending departure from Racing NSW after 22 years marks the beginning of a new chapter for Australian racing, and it's the headline topic on this week's edition…
- A looming leadership shake-up, a way back for Darren Weir, the breeze-up debate and the WA TAB · 51 min · Aflevering 117In this week’s Straight Talk, Sam Doran and managing editor Bren O’Brien examine major leadership changes across Australian racing, including growing speculation around Peter…
- The industry's challenge to keep its people, steps forward in equine welfare and who gets their name on our best races? · 51 min · Aflevering 115Sam Doran joins The Straight's managing editor Bren O'Brien. This week, we're discussing one of racing's biggest long-term challenges: attracting talented people into the…
- Does a champions match race have merit, breeze-up rivalries, welcome One Pool and an interview with Ben Scarf · 35 min · Aflevering 114This week, the prospect of a blockbuster champion-versus-champion showdown takes another twist, with both Sydney and Melbourne pushing their case to host a clash between Autumn…
- Racing reform in NSW and NZ, plus interviews with Andy Makiv and John Messara and what Tabcorp's financial results tell us · 45 min · Aflevering 113This week’s Straight Talk examined major racing reform developments in New South Wales and New Zealand, with both jurisdictions facing significant governance changes and industry…
- Wagering reform, bloodstock booms and Michael Guerin on NZ racing's moment at the crossroads · 1 u 4 min · Aflevering 112This week marks a landmark moment for Australian wagering reform, with the federal parliament passing key changes to advertising restrictions. We'll also examine the growing…
- RQ's CEO search, a hot US bloodstock market, Sam Pritchard-Gordon on Cornerstone Stud, plus the latest on wagering reform · 35 min · Aflevering 110This week, the future leadership of Racing Queensland comes into sharp focus as the search for a permanent chief executive gathers momentum, Western Australia's racing industry…
- The Straight explains - Tabcorp's $267 million acquistion of BetMakers, what does it mean? · 5 min · Aflevering 109Tabcorp has agreed to acquire BetMakers for about $267 million to secure modern wagering technology, AI capabilities, and global distribution, fast-tracking its technology…
- Wagering industry in spotlight, Chris Waller on building success and a new record looms as Slipper winner sells · 43 min · Aflevering 108This week, wagering reform takes centre stage as a bruising Senate inquiry exposes the political vulnerabilities of both bookmakers and racing, the Coalition signals it wants…
- Australia's vanishing 2YOs, NZ's venue dilemma and premierships point to a vintage season · 41 min · Aflevering 107This episode of Straight Talk examines the decline in two-year-old participation in Australian racing, its impact on breeding and sales, and how trainers are adapting. We discuss…
- Queensland shake-up, Leilani Lodge for Gai and Adrian, imports make tough buying and more wagering changes? · 37 min · Aflevering 106This episode covers Kim Kelly's resignation from Queensland's integrity body and the resulting debate about racing governance, the Leilani Lodge move by Gai Waterhouse & Adrian…
- Will Tabcorp's tote ignite an industry shift, the latest on the pattern and Japanese demand for Aussie pedigrees · 32 min · Aflevering 105This episode of Straight Talk dives into Tabcorp's national tote deal, the role Racing New South Wales played, Tabcorp's regulatory hurdles and likely impact on takeout rates and…
- Racing NSW puts ATC into administration, PVL's racing future and a cooling stallion market · 37 min · Aflevering 104This week, Racing NSW finally moves to take control of the Australian Turf Club, Peter V’landys remains undecided on his future, and a nationwide Telstra outage causes chaos. In…
- Pattern D-day approaches, prize money powerhouses and a Gun Runner gamble · 36 min · Aflevering 103Hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe run through the week’s big racing stories: the Asian Pattern Committee meeting meets with implications for black-type races, the growing…
- Tom Moore on plans for Super Seth, plus NZ's big challenge and racing's rich list · 50 min · Aflevering 102Hosts Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe unpack major developments in breeding and racing, including Coolmore’s acquisition of Super Seth, including an interview with Tom Moore on plans…







